What is a bridal shower?

A bridal shower is a special celebration for the bride-to-be prior to the wedding. It's traditionally held by and for women friends and family members of the bride, but today a shower can be a more gender-diverse event. It's typically thrown by either the mother of the bride or the maid of honor .

What do I bring to a bridal shower?

While gifts aren't required, it's always a good idea to bring something to a bridal shower. You can choose something off of the bride's registry, or go with something personalized like a monogrammed robe, custom jewelry, or a special framed art piece.

The 18 Best Bridal Shower Invitations of 2022

As one of the first party details guests will likely see, bridal shower invitations can help set the tone for the bash ahead. Whether you’ve landed on a specific theme (such as brunch and mimosas or a poolside party), or your only goal is celebrating the bride-to-be in serious style, there’s an invite out there that flawlessly foreshadows the fun to come—and we’ve found ‘em!

To help you cross one more thing off your bridal shower to-do list, we tracked down bridal shower invitations that are suitable for all kinds of parties and budgets. In addition to professionally printed selects, we’ve also included templates you can edit and print at home, allowing you to customize your invites with all the info you need to include (like the location, registry information, and dress code) while still saving money. (All the more for treats and favors, right?)

Read on for the bridal shower invitations.

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NikiPress Designs Desert Boho Bridal Shower Invitation Template

With a decidedly bohemian feel, this simple yet stylish invitation features a trendy terracotta hue. After purchasing, you’ll be sent a link to edit the invitation template and then print however many invites your guest list calls for. This Etsy seller also offers matching details such as signs, table numbers, thank you notes (for all those bridal shower gifts!), and more.

Wishful Paperie Modern Abstract Bridal Shower Invitation Template

With artistic, colorful brushstrokes, this bridal shower invitation boasts a beautifully modern look and feel. Upon purchase of the template, you can edit in the bride’s name as well as all of the details of the bash. Then, you can print your invites at home or through a local printing service—it's a great way to cut down on those party planning costs!

Minted Rebecca McKinney Mimosa Brunch Bridal Shower Invitation

Minted Mimosa Brunch Bridal Shower Invitation — Courtesy of Minted

If the bride-to-be loves a stack of pancakes and a mid-morning cocktail (or two), a brunch-themed bash makes for the perfect way to celebrate. In addition to a well-stocked supply of champagne and orange juice, be sure to snag a set of these bridal shower invites that’s just right for the occasion.

Minted Kelly Schmidt Clean and Modern Bridal Shower Invitation

Minted Clean and Modern Bridal Shower Invitation — Courtesy of Minted

Delightfully unfussy, these bridal shower invites boast a clean, minimalist design with overlapping geometric shapes. With six color stories to choose from, the stationery also features foil-pressed detailing, further elevating the sophisticated design. Colored envelopes are available to complete the look and Minted even offers free recipient addressing for a professional-looking suite.

Zazzle Pampas Grass and White Orchids Chic Bridal Shower Invitation

Featuring pretty pampas grass and classic white orchids, this invitation design feels both fresh and refined. While fit for just about any shower theme, we especially love it for a serene, seaside soiree: Thanks to its light color palette and featured botanicals, it has just the right amount of breezy, beachy vibes without being cheesy or heavily nautical.

Unmeasured Event Ice Cream Bridal Shower Invitation

How fun is this invitation design?! If dessert is the bride-to-be’s favorite part of any meal, then she’s sure to get a kick out of it. With a cheeky header and a particularly yummy illustration, this invitation can be edited and printed at home. (We don’t recommend actually eating ice cream while addressing them though—it could get messy!)

The Ultimate Guide to Bridal Showers

Paper Source Floral Letters Bridal Shower Invitation

Classic and feminine, this invitation features the big occasion in large traditional typography. Set upon a pretty blue backdrop, the letters are delicately entwined with climbing green vines and bright florals. Plus, it’s printed on ultra-smooth, 130 lb. cardstock crafted from 10 percent post-consumer recycled waste for a luxe (and eco-friendly!) invite that’s sure to impress guests.

Papier Wild Flowers Bridal Shower Invitation

Treat each and every one of your guests to a beautiful bouquet of flowers upon opening the invitation to your bridal shower bash. Printed on 5" x 7" textured paper in a pinky-peach hue, the feminine design features a bundle of blooms along with all of the party details. How lovely!

Minted Chocomocacino Sorbet Bridal Invitation

Minted Sorbet Bridal Invitation — Courtesy of Minted

With a wash of ombre color, this bridal invitation is fully customizable. Choose from an array of pastel hues to fit with your bash’s theme. You can also switch up the card’s silhouette and the type of paper used for printing (there’s even a 100-percent-recycled option!). Minted also offers add-ons like matching thank you cards and favor tags for one-stop bridal shower shopping.

Papier Duchess Garden Mint Bridal Shower Invitation

Bright and lush, this bridal shower invitation features a minty border adorned with brightly colored florals and tropical birds. It’s perfect for a summer soiree and the design can be customized with all the details of your event. And if you love it as much as we do, there are even complimenting stationery pieces you can also shop, such as menus, place cards, and more.

Zazzle Adventure Awaits Rustic Woodland Bridal Shower Invitation

Does the bride-to-be prefer hiking boots to heels? Is camping on the itinerary for the honeymoon? Then this rustic bridal shower invitation is right up her alley. Featuring a watercolor woodland landscape on the front, the back is covered in a wash of ombre green hues for a full-color finish.

Minted Kaydi Bishop Palm Bridal Shower Invitation

Minted Palm Bridal Shower Invitation — Courtesy of Minted

A little boho, a little tropical, this bridal shower invitation features a lush watercolor illustration of a palm tree leaf, front and center. Feel free to get creative by customizing the flat card’s silhouette (rounded or straight corners?) and adding gold foil to the text. And be sure to check out the contemplating stationery details, like seating charts and favor tags, to give every aspect of the bash unified look.

Paper Source Chincoteague Bridal Shower Invitation

This bridal shower invitation designed by Paperless Post (you can conveniently access this invitation through both sites) manages to combine both bohemian and classic styling in its stunningly simple design. Featuring a clean white and green color palette, a circlet of vines and white blooms encapsulates the details of the celebration. The illustration isn’t the only thing to love here—these invites are also printed on paper made of 30 percent consumer recycled content.

Papier Matthew Williamson Flamingo Bay Bridal Shower Invitation

Papier Flamingo Bay — Courtesy of Papier

Summery and tropical, we love this invitation for a bridal shower that’s celebrated by the pool. Toting a pretty pink hue, an adorable flamingo duo, and bouquets of island botanicals, the design comes printed on 5" x 7" textured paper, and Papier even offers samples of their invites so you’re sure to love the finished product.

Zazzle Virtual Bridal Shower Invitation

Just because a bridal shower has to be virtual doesn’t mean that it can’t still have all the pomp and circumstance of an IRL celebration. Sending printed invitations makes an online gathering feel more special and this one, with its watercolor laptop illustration, is perfectly themed to the occasion.

EmilyLanePaperie Wildflower Bridal Shower Invitation

Wildflowers represent prosperity and joy, which makes this digital bridal invitation the perfect way to welcome your celebration. You can either print this invite at home, or use a sturdy cardstock and take it to your local printing service—it is that simple. The invitation is also completely editable to make it unique to you and your party theme.

Shutterfly Speckled Showers Bridal Shower Invitation

We are fans of the subtle sparkling details on this invite from Shutterfly (and its affordable price point, too). With the custom photography and image sharing site, you're able to select from a range of design colors, trimming, paper type, and envelopes per invitation. You can even add a personal photo of the bride or couple wherever you see fit.

Paperless Post Amalfi Lemons Virtual Bridal Shower Invite

Another option to send digital invites (e.g. through email, text), Paperless Post allows you to edit, arrange your registry and travel details, and track your RSVPs all in one card. This invite in particular is inspired by Italy's Amalfi Coast, featuring watercolor lemons for a pop of color and Mediterranean-style blue and white tiles that we adore.

What to look for in a bridal shower invite

The bridal shower invite can be an opportunity for a more laid back and fun design style. Think about the location of the festivities—is it at the beach? A city soiree or outdoor picnic? Let the events of the day guide your selections.

Make sure to clearly show the date and location of the party, along with any other relevant information that your guests will need to know.

FAQ

What is a bridal shower?

A bridal shower is a special celebration for the bride-to-be prior to the wedding. It's traditionally held by and for women friends and family members of the bride, but today a shower can be a more gender-diverse event. It's typically thrown by either the mother of the bride or the maid of honor.
What do I bring to a bridal shower?

While gifts aren't required, it's always a good idea to bring something to a bridal shower. You can choose something off of the bride's registry, or go with something personalized like a monogrammed robe, custom jewelry, or a special framed art piece.

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